Nutrition Intern
About The Position
This is an unpaid internship designed to provide a hands-on, educational experience for students interested in collegiate athletics. Interns will gain meaningful exposure to the operations of a Division I athletic department supporting 30 varsity programs at the United States Military Academy, the greatest leadership institution in the world. Through training, mentorship, and guided participation, interns will work alongside full-time professionals and explore how a high-performing athletics department operates. The internship emphasizes learning, professional development, and career exploration, offering students a behind-the-scenes look at college athletics while building transferable skills for the future. Interns in Sports Nutrition will gain exposure to overall sports nutrition counseling and information (i.e - pre/post meals and snacks, athlete performance plates, and proper supplementation) for Division 1 cadet athletes, while working closely with the Director of Performance Nutrition. Under supervision, interns will: Assist the Director of Performance Nutrition in conducting current sports nutrition research to gain insight on current nutrition trends Assist in stocking the nutrition fuel stations Communicate with strength coaches, coaches, athletic trainers and administration Create and conduct team nutrition education talks Collaborate with assistant sports dietitian on creating and preparing weekly nutrition snacks to offer at the fuel station (i.e - overnight oats, energy balls, etc) Develop professional writing skills through designing, implementing and effectively communicating a topic to promote health, lifestyle and/or nutrition message using informatics These activities are intended to build research, communication, food service and fundamental sports nutrition skills, while introducing interns to the role a registered dietitian has within collegiate athletics.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must be a current college student or enrolled as a college student by September 2026 and provide proof of enrollment.
- Have a strong interest in college athletics and sports nutrition
- Possess excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize in a multi-task setting.
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and demonstrate strong listening skills.
- Work collaboratively with others in a professional, team-oriented environment.
- Be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and comfortable with online research.
- Be flexible to observe and participate in learning experiences during evenings, weekends, and holidays based on event schedules.
- Show initiative, reliability, and a positive attitude while assisting on a wide range of supervised projects.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Director of Performance Nutrition in conducting current sports nutrition research to gain insight on current nutrition trends
- Assist in stocking the nutrition fuel stations
- Communicate with strength coaches, coaches, athletic trainers and administration
- Create and conduct team nutrition education talks
- Collaborate with assistant sports dietitian on creating and preparing weekly nutrition snacks to offer at the fuel station (i.e - overnight oats, energy balls, etc)
- Develop professional writing skills through designing, implementing and effectively communicating a topic to promote health, lifestyle and/or nutrition message using informatics
Benefits
- May be eligible for academic credit
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
